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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

S3 CSVMOT history

S3 CSV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

S3 CSV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
177,864 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CSV was last recorded at 177,864 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 14,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,071 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
14,793 miles
Average per year
8,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,864 miles
  • 2023 – 163,071 miles
  • 2022 – 147,932 miles
  • 2021 – 134,516 miles
  • 2020 – 121,702 miles
  • 2019 – 115,926 miles
  • 2017 – 115,065 miles
  • 2016 – 111,869 miles
  • 2015 – 104,930 miles
  • 2014 – 102,104 miles
  • 2013 – 91,492 miles
  • 2012 – 78,920 miles
  • 2011 – 65,131 miles
  • 2010 – 50,955 miles
  • 2009 – 43,217 miles
  • 2008 – 38,551 miles
  • 2007 – 32,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,864 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,864 miles (+14,793)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,864 miles
    Test number
    699056277144
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass163,071 miles (+15,139)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,071 miles
    Test number
    665107415025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,932 miles (+13,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,932 miles
    Test number
    691983299499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass134,516 miles (+681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,516 miles
    Test number
    323306236437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail133,835 miles (+12,133)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,835 miles
    Test number
    670257317787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing canvas inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing canvas inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass121,702 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,702 miles
    Test number
    636130154281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail121,629 miles (+5,703)4 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,629 miles
    Test number
    624019212188
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,926 miles (+861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    755452185703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,065 miles (+3,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,065 miles
    Test number
    767917867730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass111,869 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,869 miles
    Test number
    893420464062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,802 miles (+6,872)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,802 miles
    Test number
    516432372726
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass104,930 miles (+2,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    303717450644
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass102,104 miles (+10,612)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    429996944477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,492 miles (+12,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    245718393277
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,920 miles (+13,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    959358592209
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs

  16. Pass65,131 miles (+14,176)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    256304401339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,955 miles (+7,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    783629390292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,217 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    293215989222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,551 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,551 miles
    Test number
    814269688260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,255 miles
    Test number
    504460297265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CSV

Does S3 CSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 CSV expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 CSV?
The MOT on S3 CSV expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 CSV done?
S3 CSV was recorded at 177,864 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 8,526 miles a year.
Has S3 CSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CSV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 CSV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 CSV find?
S3 CSV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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